Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · July 24, 2019
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 24, 2019
MINUTES
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Attachment 1—Staff Report
Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, John McNeill, Kathy Smith, George Gates,
DeAudre Gregg, Don Campbell, Brett Bennett
Absent: Rodly Millet, Roy Neal.
Staff: Jeff Ulma, Brad Morrison, David Pagliarini, Lee Cave, Kent Prause,
Michele Canon, Eddie Bernard, Liz Boyles, Kevin Mitchell, Lynnette Lynes
Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion.
All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from June 12th Special Meeting and June 19th Regular
Meeting
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. McNeill seconded the
motion. All in favor.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Ms. Canon reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. Correspondence
Ms. Canon stated that all correspondence received was posted with the agenda.
5. General Public Comment
There being no comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda.
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6. Requests
A. R-17-19 Request to rezone the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport from R-1,
Low Density Residential District, to LI, Light Industrial District, located at
700 Faison Road/Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Parcel ID (TMS No.):
540-00-00-021.
This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
B. R-18-19. Request to 1. Rezone from PD, Planned Development District
Ordinance, to WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway District; 2. Amend
the official Building Height Plan Map to allow up to 80 feet in building
height; and 3. Approval of an Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan,
located at Patriots Point Road. TMS No.: 517-00-00-001 (portion thereof)
Ms. Canon and Mr. Morrison reviewed staff comments with the Commission
(attachment 1).
Mr. Larry Murray, executive director for Patriots Point Development Authority,
James Wilson, attorney, and Gary Collins, Seamon, Whiteside, and Associates,
reviewed the request with the Commission.
Ms. Pam Ireland, 820 Fiddler’s Lane, suggested that the plan is a good concept,
but expressed concern with the request for increased height to 80 feet. She
stated that a majority of respondents of a survey during the Comprehensive
Plan update process were against additional height along the gateways.
There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the rezoning request. Mr. Wren seconded
the motion. All in favor.
Mr. Gates moved for denial of the increased height request of 80 feet. Mr.
McNeill seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 6 to 1 vote with Ms. Gregg,
Mr. Gates, Mr. McNeill, Mr. Wren, Ms. Smith and Mr. Bennett in favor; Mr.
Campbell opposed.
Mr. McNeill moved for approval of the impact assessment including all staff
comments. Mr. Wren seconded the motion. All in favor.
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The Commission convened for a short break at 7:14 pm and reconvened at 7:18
pm.
C. R-19-19. Request to rezone one parcel from R-1, Low Density Residential
District, to OP, Office Professional District. Also request to include subject
parcel in the BOD, Boulevard Overlay District, located at 1228 Melvin
Bennett Road. TMS No.: 560-02-00-020
Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Scott Shellhaas, owner and applicant, reviewed the request with the
Commission. He showed pictures of the surrounding property for the
Commission.
Mr. Paul Taylor, 1336 Bluebird Drive, expressed concern with the rezoning
request and that it is located in a residential neighborhood. He suggested that
the commercial use is not appropriate adjacent to residential. He asked that
the rezoning request be denied.
Mr. Christian Ensminger, 1244 Melvin Bennett Road, suggested that the
property should remain residential.
Mr. Doug Sadler, 1224 Melvin Bennett Road, suggested that the request would
have an adverse effect on the surrounding property and would affect residential
property values.
Ms. Sybil Noll, 1330 Bluebird Drive, suggested that the property should remain
residential. She suggested that the rezoning request would adversely affect the
neighborhood. She expressed concern with child and pedestrian safety. She
expressed concern with traffic in the area and that this request would increase
traffic. She asked that the request be denied.
Mr. Wesley Davis, 423 Springfield Road, suggested that the request could be
beneficial for the neighborhood. He suggested that the office use would not
adversely affect the neighborhood.
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Ms. Alex Coleman, 1495 Green Shade Way, expressed concern with the request.
She suggested that the request would be a “tragedy”. She asked that the
request be denied.
Ms. Denise May, 1324 Bluebird Drive, suggested that the request would
adversely affect the neighborhood. She suggested that the requested zoning is
not appropriate for a residential neighborhood and asked that the request be
denied.
There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for denial of the rezoning request and the request to be
included in overlay district. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor.
D. R-20-19. Request to rezone one parcel from NC, Neighborhood Commercial
District, to R-1, Low Density Residential District. Subject parcel is proposed
to remain in the BOD, Boulevard Overlay District, located at 1218-1220
Schirmer Avenue. TMS No.: 532-07-00-142
Mr. Gates brought a point of order that the address on the application does
not exist. Ms. Canon answered that the TMS was correct and the property was
appropriately posted.
Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Tim Askins, owner, reviewed the request with the Commission.
There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for denial of the rezoning request. Mr. McNeill seconded
the motion. Motion passed on a 5 to 2 vote with Ms. Gregg, Mr. Campbell, Mr.
Gates, Mr. McNeill, and Ms. Smith in favor; Mr. Wren and Mr. Bennett opposed.
E. SP-03-19. Request approval of Sketch Plan for 6 single family residential
lots. Also request Waivers from Land Development Regulations for access
from a private ROW and for radial lot lines, located at 1494 Stratton
Place/Sheepshead Lane. TMS No.: 614-00-00-333
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Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Brian Kizer, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the sketch plan and land development
regulation waivers. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 6 to
1 vote with Mr. Bennett, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Gates, Mr. McNeill, Mr. Wren, and
Ms. Smith in favor; Mr. Gregg opposed.
F. Discuss proposed ordinance amendment to Zoning Code Section
156.102(A)(3).
G. Discuss proposed ordinance amendment to Zoning Code Section
156.107(A)(1).
Mr. Prause reviewed the proposed amendments with the Commission.
The Commission agreed to move forward with the amendments as presented.
H. Discuss proposed ordinance amendments to various provisions of Zoning
Code Section 156.201(I)(2).
Mr. Prause reviewed the proposed amendment with the Commission.
The Commission agreed to move forward with an amendment to allow for a
vision corridor through a critical line buffer for individual residential property
maintaining the buffer as much as possible and that it should be uniformly
applied.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
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Agenda
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AGENDA
1. Roll call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from June 12th Special Meeting and June 19th
Regular Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
7.a. Agenda Item has been Withdrawn by the Applicant – See
Agenda Item:
Supplemental Information
Case #: R-17-19
To rezone the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport from R-1, Low
Request: Density Residential District, to LI, Light Industrial District.
Location: 700 Faison Road / Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-021
Type of Request: Rezoning
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 450 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31122
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
conditions or denial of the request. This recommendation is
Action to be Taken:
forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and
Town Council.
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Agenda Item: 7.b.
R-18-19
1. Rezone from PD, Planned Development District
Ordinance, to WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway
District;
Request: 2. Amend the official Building Height Plan Map to allow up
to 80 feet in building height; and
3. Approval of an Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan.
Location: Patriots Point Road
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 517-00-00-001 (portion thereof)
Rezoning / Building Height Plan Map Amendment / Impact
Type of Request:
Assessment & Conceptual Plan
Rezoning - Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Amend Building Height Plan Map – Required; To be held by
Public Hearing:
Planning Commission
Impact Assessment/Conceptual Plan – Not required
Total Acreage: 30.32 acre portion of a larger 162.86 acre tract of land
Plat Recording Info: Plat Book EC, Page 084
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31123
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31253
Planning Commission recommends approval or denial of the
rezoning request; approval or denial of the Building Height
Plan Map; and approval, approval with conditions, or denial of
Action to be Taken:
the Impact Assessment & Conceptual Plan. These
recommendations are forwarded to the Planning &
Development Committee and Town Council.
Agenda Item: 7.c.
Case #: R-19-19
To rezone one parcel from R-1, Low Density Residential
Request: District, to OP, Office Professional District. Also request to
include subject parcel in the BOD, Boulevard Overlay District.
Location: 1228 Melvin Bennett Road
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Parcel ID (TMS No.): 560-02-00-020
Type of Request: Rezoning
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 1.03 acres
Plat Recording Info: n/a
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31124
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31242
Planning Commission recommends approval or denial of the
Action to be Taken: request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Planning &
Development Committee and Town Council.
Agenda Item: 7.d.
Case #: R-20-19
To rezone one parcel from NC, Neighborhood Commercial
Request: District, to R-1, Low Density Residential District. Subject parcel
is proposed to remain in the BOD, Boulevard Overlay District.
Location: 1218-1220 Schirmer Avenue
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 532-07-00-142
Type of Request: Rezoning
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 0.18 acres
Plat Recording Info: Plat Book J, Page 111
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31125
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31243
Planning Commission recommends approval or denial of the
Action to be Taken: request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Planning &
Development Committee and Town Council.
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Agenda Item: 7.e.
Case #: SP-03-19
Approval of Sketch Plan for 6 single family residential lots. Also
Request: request Waivers from Land Development Regulations for access from
a private ROW and for radial lot lines.
Location: 1494 Stratton Place / Sheepshead Lane
Parcel ID (TMS
614-00-00-333
No.):
Type of Request: Sketch Plan & LDR Waivers
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 3.49 acres
Plat Recording
Plat Book ED, Page 213
Info:
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31241
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31244
Action to be Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions or denies
Taken: the request.
Agenda Item: 7.f.
To discuss proposed ordinance amendment to Zoning Code Section
Request: 156.102(A)(3).
Discussion: Current requirements provide a defined list of exclusions
– if the particular item is not listed, the exclusion does not apply. Staff
proposes consideration of making the list suggestive as to like-kind
items, rather than definitive and mutually exclusive. This
Type of Request:
consideration was promulgated by a request to install a pergola on
the flat roof of a residential condominium building. The current
provisions allows for an exception without a variance for an
uninhabited cupola, but not a pergola.
Public Hearing: Not required
Current Text: Zoning Code Section 156.102
Action to be
None; For discussion only
Taken:
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Agenda Item: 7.g.
To discuss proposed ordinance amendment to Zoning Code Section
Request: 156.107(A)(1).
Discussion: Similar to 7.f. in that current requirements provide a
defined list of exclusions – if the particular item is not listed, the
exclusion does not apply. Staff proposes consideration of making the
list suggestive as to like-kind items, rather than definitive and
Type of Request:
mutually exclusive. This consideration was promulgated by a request
to install a generator next to an outdoor HVAC unit on a single family
home. The current provisions allows a four foot encroachment
without a variance for a heating or cooling unit, but not a generator.
Public Hearing: Not required
Current Text: Zoning Code Section 156.107
Action to be
None; For discussion only
Taken:
Agenda Item: 7.h.
To discuss proposed ordinance amendments to various provisions of
Request: Zoning Code Section 156.201(I)(2).
Discussion: Current provisions seem to apply only to residential use
properties. Is this the desired intent? Staff has recently received
inquiries regarding the application of the vision corridor provision of
section 156.201 (I)(2)(c) being applied to adjacent property outside
Type of Request: of the boundaries of the property to be benefited and in an
incremental manner (for example in five -foot increments, rather
than as a unified whole). Alternatively, proposed is the utilization of
the entire length of an adjoining property’s buffer for calculation of
the vision corridor area cleared to benefit an adjoining property.
Public Hearing: Not required
Current Text: Zoning Code Section 156.201
Action to be
None; For discussion only
Taken:
8. Adjourn
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